Field Service Technician
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Hamilton, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Farm machinery that breaks down mid-season is everyone's problem, which is why this Field Service Technician role in Hamilton puts diagnostic skill first. You would service, diagnose and repair modern tractors, harvesters and specialised agricultural machinery, visiting customer sites for breakdowns and explaining your findings clearly.
The employer is looking for a diesel, heavy automotive or agricultural machinery technician whose qualifications and practical skills can be verified. Sponsorship is available for eligible overseas applicants.
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Key Responsibilities
- Examine farm machinery and locate mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic faults
- Handle servicing and preventative maintenance, and repair tractors and other farm equipment mechanically
- Plug in specialist electronic and manufacturer-approved tools for detailed diagnostics
- Respond to breakdowns at customer sites and get machines going again in the field
- Analyse problems methodically and settle on the right repair
- Work across modern tractors, harvesting equipment and specialised agricultural machinery
- Stick to safe, efficient methods and deliver quality workmanship
- Test after repair to confirm the fault has actually been fixed
- Keep accurate service records, job reports and technical documents
- Tell customers what you found and what you recommend, in plain terms
- Build good relationships with farmers, contractors and other machine users
- Run field jobs with minimal supervision and team up with technicians and support staff on complex issues
- Keep up with training on modern agricultural machinery systems
- Be part of the on-call and breakdown response roster when needed
Requirements & Eligibility
- A relevant qualification in Diesel Mechanics, Heavy Automotive Engineering or Heavy Machinery
- NZQF Level 4 or higher, or an equivalent recognised overseas qualification
- Proven practical experience with agricultural tractors or heavy machinery
- Demonstrable skill in diagnosing and repairing mechanical systems
- Strong fault-finding across hydraulic, electrical and electronic systems
- Experience operating or working with electronic diagnostic equipment
- Understanding of modern agricultural machinery and electronically controlled systems
- Previous field service experience is highly desirable
- Agricultural machinery dealership experience will be advantageous
- Experience with forage harvesters is an advantage but not mandatory
- Good customer service and communication
- Comfortable working independently in front of customers in the field
- A professional attitude and strong attention to detail and workmanship
- A dependable approach to safety, documentation and service standards, and willing to undertake ongoing technical training
- Able to take part in an on-call service roster
- Overseas applicants must be able to provide evidence of relevant qualifications and practical experience
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